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British Council hosts Human Library where people can read humans like books
Posted on: 05/Apr/2019 7:05:37 PM
Chennai, April 7, 2019: British Council Library is gradually becoming the epicentre of various diverse discussions and incubation centre for ideas that people would want to deliberate further. It is a place where people can have evolved conversations and thought-provoking discussions.
In line with this endeavour, the British Council along with the Human Library Chennai are hosting one of the most unique sessions in the country called the Human Library. The Human Library event will witness interactive sessions where audience (readers) can read people like the way they read books – by listening to the inspiring and path-breaking stories of these human books and asking them questions to know more about their experiences.
The human books in this library are people who have experienced prejudices in the society and have fought them to be who they are. The idea of this library is to allow these books (people) to share their stories and allow the readers to widen their perspectives while listening and relating to their experiences. Around ten human books will narrate their life stories to the readers that will motivate and inspire readers in Chennai.
Human Library was first developed in Copenhagen, Denmark in the year 2000 as a project which eventually became really popular amongst several audiences. Since then, more than 70 countries have adopted the program. Each story in itself is unique and has witnessed victory eventually. The joint aim of British Council and Human Library Chennai is to create a positive environment for conversations that can challenge prejudices. British Council had earlier hosted the Human Library in the year 2017 as well.
Date: 7th April 2019, Sunday
Time: 11 am onwards, free entry but prior registration required
Venue: 737, Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002
For further information on registrations, please contact: Susan.Chettri@in.britishcouncil.org
For further information, please contact:
Keerthi Samata | Head Marketing – South India
British Council Division | British High Commission
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Soumili Sen | 9873105940 |Soumili.sen@archetype.co
About the British Council: The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We work with over 100 countries in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 75 million people directly and 758 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. We make a positive contribution to the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. Founded in 1934 we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. We receive 15 per cent core funding grant from the UK government. www.britishcouncil.inin
